Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept

June 23, 2014: The Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept brought a splash of summer sunshine
to a cold and wintry Michigan in January when it made its debut at the
Detroit motor show. It’s now made a reappearance on the road in sunny
Sylt, Germany, and while it remains a concept car, everything about it is
feasible – it is practically a production vehicle.

This Volkswagen was made for fun on any terrain: the body has been
raised by 50 mm compared with a standard Beetle, while 19-inch wheels with
large tyres lend an all-terrain look. A rear-mounted ski-rack is
reminiscent of those fitted to classic Beetles, and makes a perfect
accessory for the season. In the summer, it could hold a sandboard –
the ideal accessory for surfing the sand dunes from which the Beetle Dune
takes its name.

The Beetle Dune concept is based on the current production model, using
the same 210 PS turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed DSG gearbox,
providing power to the front wheels.